Sharps Crown Form Press

Object numberHC.J.80.26
TitleSharps Crown Form Press
CreatorThe W.M.Sharp MFG Co. USA (Manufacturer)
DescriptionMetal implement with a large rotating screw at the top operated by a central bar. 'A945230' is printed on the top of the screw. Outside supports have evidence of gold paint. On the front is a plaque which reads 'Manufactured by the W. M. Sharp MFG. Co.Inc. Binghamton, NY, USA.' The press head is circular and engraved around the edge with nos 1 -15 corresponding to cylinders underneath, indicating different sizes. The cylinders align to holes on the press base. Two holes on the base for screwing into a surface.
Production placeUSA
Production periodLate nineteenth/early twentieth century
Object namePress, crown form, Sharp's
Object categoryDental
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Height: 22.50 cm
Width: 20.00 cm
Depth: 8.00 cm